A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The 6PPD Task Force Act establishes a task force to address the impacts of the chemical 6PPD and its by-product 6PPD-Q on the environment and coho salmon. The bill seeks to promote research and funding opportunities for finding an alternative to 6PPD. This task force will be established by the Secretary of Transportation in consultation with the EPA through an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences. The task force is charged with identifying potential impacts, recommending funding, and sharing best practices for mitigation. Additionally, the group will investigate various pathways of 6PPD exposure, such as through the reuse of tires.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill establishes a task force to mitigate the toxic impact of 6PPD on aquatic species and water quality.
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill includes representatives from Tribal governments to address impacts on their aquatic resources.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill directs the identification of federal funding opportunities for researchers to study chemical alternatives.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Aquatic Species and Environment: The task force aims to mitigate the adverse effects of 6PPD on water quality, human health, and the environment (Section 3(b)(1)(B)). This includes studying the impacts of 6PPD and its related compounds on Pacific salmon and other economically or ecologically valuable aquatic species (Section 3(b)(2)(A)).
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Public Health and Safety: The bill seeks to identify the potential impacts of 6PPD on human health (Section 3(b)(1)(A)) and mitigate those adverse effects (Section 3(b)(1)(B)). It also promotes the development of an alternative chemical that will not harm people (Section 2(5)).
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Improved Information and Resource Sharing: The task force is required to share research, funding information, technical assistance, and best practices through an online repository accessible to the public (Section 3(b)(6)).
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Innovation in Chemical Alternatives: The bill promotes the development of a chemical alternative to 6PPD, including the scientific validation and scale-up activities required to commercialize these alternatives (Section 3(b)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Safety and Performance Risks: The bill notes that efforts to replace 6PPD must ensure continued compliance with vehicle safety and performance standards which are critical to passenger and public safety (Section 2(7)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill establishes a task force to mitigate the toxic impact of 6PPD on aquatic species and water quality. Does this invest in rural communities? — The protection of aquatic species benefits rural communities that rely on fishing and natural habitats.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes representatives from Tribal governments to address impacts on their aquatic resources. Would farmers be better off under this? — Protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems benefits agricultural stakeholders.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs the identification of federal funding opportunities for researchers to study chemical alternatives.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes the development and commercialization of alternative chemical products. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill facilitates information sharing for various industrial entities including chemical and tire manufacturers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires an online repository to share research, findings, and reports with the public.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill addresses potential human health risks associated with chemical exposure.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill mentions implications for the domestic supply chain which can relate to military readiness.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Protecting ecologically valuable species can support economic stability for communities reliant on natural resources.
- 5/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon